Friday 7 September 2012

CEM-Urea




Generic Name: urea

Dosage Form: topical solution
CEM-Urea TM PRE-FILLED APPLICTOR REV.1.0 CEM-UreaTM (45% Urea) is a keratolytic emollient, which is a gentle, yet potent, tissue softener for nails and/or skin. Each gram of CEM-UreaTM (45% Urea) contains 45% Urea, camphor, edetate disodium, eucalyptus oil, hydroxyethyl cellulose, menthol, methyl paraben, propylene glycol and purified water.

Urea is a diamide of carbonic acid with the following chemical structure:

Urea gently dissolves the intercellular matrix, which results in loosening the horny layer of skin and shedding scaly skin at regular intervals, thereby softening hyperkeratotic areas. Urea also hydrates and gently dissolves the intercellular matrix of the nail plate, which can result in the softening and eventual debridement of the nail plate. The mechanism of action of topically applied Urea is not yet known.

For debridement and promotion of normal healing of hyperkeratotic surface lesions, particularly where healing is retarded by local infection, necrotic tissue, fibrinous or purulent debris or eschar. Urea is useful for the treatment of hyperkeratotic conditions such as dry, rough skin, dermatitis, psoriasis, xerosis, ichthyosis, eczema, keratosis, keratoderma, corns and calluses, as well as damaged, devitalized and ingrown nails.


Known hypersensitivity to any of the listed ingredients.




For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes, lips or mucous membranes.


This medication is to be used as directed by a physician and should not be used to treat any condition other than that for which it was prescribed. If redness or irritation occurs, discontinue use.



Pregnancy Category B. Animal reproduction studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies

in pregnant women. Because animal reproductive studies are not always predictive of human response, CEM-UreaTM (45% Urea) should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.



 It is not known whether or not this drug is secreted in human milk. Because many drugs are secreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when CEM-UreaTM (45% Urea) is administered to a nursing woman.


KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.



Transient stinging, burning, itching or irritation may occur and normally disappear

on discontinuing the medication.



DIRECTIONS FOR NAILS: Apply CEM-UreaTM (45% Urea) to diseased or damaged nail tissue twice per day, or as directed by a physician.


DIRECTIONS FOR SKIN: Apply CEM-UreaTM (45% Urea) to affected area(s) twice per day, or as directed by a physician.



CEM-UreaTM (45% Urea) 20 mL tube, NDC 42546-100-20



Store at controlled room temperature 15°-30° C (59°-86° F).

Protect from freezing.



NDC 42546-100-20


CEM-Urea Pre-Filled Applicator 45% urea


In a vehicle containing Menthol, Camphor, and Eucalyptus Oil


Rx only


0.68 FL OZ (20 mL)


PruGen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals














CEM-Urea 
urea  solution










Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGNDC Product Code (Source)42546-100
Route of AdministrationTOPICALDEA Schedule    








Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
UREA (UREA)UREA.45 mL  in 1 mL




















Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
PROPYLENE GLYCOL 
METHYLPARABEN 
HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE (3000 CPS AT 1%) 
WATER 
EDETATE DISODIUM 
EUCALYPTUS OIL 
CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) 
MENTHOL 


















Product Characteristics
Color    Score    
ShapeSize
FlavorImprint Code
Contains      














Packaging
#NDCPackage DescriptionMultilevel Packaging
142546-100-201 APPLICATOR In 1 BOXcontains a APPLICATOR
120 mL In 1 APPLICATORThis package is contained within the BOX (42546-100-20)










Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
unapproved drug other07/01/2011


Labeler - PruGen, Inc. (929922750)
Revised: 08/2011PruGen, Inc.




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